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Published on in Vol 13 (2026)

Preprints (earlier versions) of this paper are available at https://preprints.jmir.org/preprint/76168, first published .
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How to Evaluate the Accuracy of Symptom Checkers and Diagnostic Decision Support Systems: Symptom Checker Accuracy Reporting Framework (SCARF)

How to Evaluate the Accuracy of Symptom Checkers and Diagnostic Decision Support Systems: Symptom Checker Accuracy Reporting Framework (SCARF)

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Marvin Kopka1 Author Orcid Image ;   Markus A Feufel1 Author Orcid Image
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  1. Kopka M, He L, Feufel M. Evaluating the accuracy of ChatGPT model versions for giving care-seeking advice. Communications Medicine 2026;6(1) View
  2. Kopka M, Feufel M. Increasing Large Language Model Accuracy for Care-Seeking Advice Using Prompts Reflecting Human Reasoning Strategies in the Real World: Validation Study. JMIR Biomedical Engineering 2026;11:e88053 View
  3. Patwardhan A, Verma N, Barman P, Mao B, Li N, Varghese P, Peri V, Lehmann L. Patient-Facing AI System for Symptom Guidance Using Simulated Encounters and Physician Review: Analytical Validation Study. JMIR Formative Research 2026;10:e103419 View